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T-AK-5070 Cape Flattery

Lighter Aboard Ship (LASH) Barge Carrier:

Laid down, 10 February 1972, as Delta Norte a Maritime Administration type (C8-S-81d) hull under Maritime Administration contract (MA 259) at Avondale Industries Corp., New Orleans, LA.

Launched, 19 May 1973

Delivered to the Maritime Administration, 12 September 1973, for operation by Delta Line

Reacquired by the Maritime Administration for assignment to the Ready Reserve Fleet (RRF), 14 May 1987

Berthed at Beaumont, TX. as part of the Maritime Administration Ready Reserve Fleet

When activated Cape Flattery (T-AK-5070) is assigned to the Military Sealift Command (MSC) as one of the Military Sealift Command's four LASH Ready Reserve Force Ships

Cape Flattery can be activated in 10 days

Specifications:
Displacement 18,900 t.(lt) 57,150 t.(fl)
Length 894'
Beam 100'
Draft 35' (max.)
Speed 18.7 kts.
Cargo Capacity assigned 89 barges
Full Operating Status Complement 31 Civilian Mariners
Propulsion steam turbine, single propeller

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Last Updated 4 October 2004